Can a Father Stop Paying Child Support Without Legitimation in Georgia?
Many Georgia fathers believe paying child support gives them parental rights—or that they can stop paying without court approval. Georgia law says otherwise.
When Can You Modify a Family Court Order in Georgia?
Life changes after a final divorce, custody, child support, or legitimation order. In Georgia, you can sometimes modify an order — but only with a material change in circumstances and court approval. Informal agreements don’t change what’s enforceable. This guide explains what can be modified, what doesn’t qualify, and how agreed vs. contested modifications typically work.